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Auction:

Books & Manuscripts - 2764B

Location:

Boston

Date / Time :

November 16, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

American Film Stars, a Collection of Signed Photographs, c. 1942. Black-and-white 8 x 10s inscribed by: Marjorie Reynolds; Frances Gifford; Don Douglas; Susan Peters; Jean Rogers; Harold Daniels; three inscribed photos of Olivia de Havilland; Joan Crawford; a young Judy Garland; Red Skelton; two inscribed photos of Lana Turner; Mickey Rooney; and others, including the part of the cast and crew of The Greatest Gift; and some friends from the army. (26) These photos are all inscribed to John Murray, an army officer who was sent to Hollywood during World War II to act as a military consultant for the film industry. Estimate $500-700

Judy Garland signed photograph is likely a secretarial signature.

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